Ours did that the other night when it hit 15 degrees. We turned the thermostat down to 70 and were comfortable.Heat pumps stop heating at 25-30 degrees. Then usually the electric resistance heating coils are activated; at this point you’ve got electric heat.
- Gas furnaces produce air that is 130-140°F range. So 85-92°F feels cold to new heat pump owners.
- Your body temperature is around 98.6°F (everyone’s body temperature is slightly different, but that’s the average). Since heat pumps produce air that’s below that, it can feel cold to you.